Orkney Islands · Scotland
Glazing Silicone in Kirkwall
Our applicators work in Kirkwall on glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
- Glass that needs replacing
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Shower screens
Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Kirkwall
Glass and frames expand and contract differently, so the sealant between them does a lot of work. When it cracks or lets go, water gets in. We cut it out and reseal with a glazing silicone suited to the joint. If you’re dealing with glass-to-glass joints that have split and leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Scottish weather is hard on window mastic, and a town like Kirkwall gets its share of wind and rain. Frames on the side that takes the weather normally fail first.
Big or small, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Kirkwall (KW15)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. In a Scottish town like Kirkwall, parking is normally straightforward, though older centres can be tighter. For flats, mention the shared stair or door entry system.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is finished neatly.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Advice
Why deal with it now?
Dealing with a leaking shower screen early protects the floor and ceiling. Water from a failed joint can soak into the floor before it shows. Scottish weather finds any gap, and in a town like Kirkwall, failed outside joints soon let damp into walls. Indoors, failed sealant lets water into floors and ceilings.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Kirkwall
- We never seal over old sealant
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Tidy, careful work
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
FAQs for Kirkwall
Is there a guarantee on glazing silicone in Kirkwall?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Kirkwall any different?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. Walls facing the sea are usually the first to need attention.
Do you replace glass?
Glass replacement isn’t our trade. We reseal the joints around it and can tell you if a unit seems to have gone.
What sealant do you use on glazing?
A glazing silicone chosen for the joint. Neutral-cure products suit most glass and frames.
Is it messy?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The product needed can limit the range.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Which products do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll explain our choice.
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- If someone has resealed it before
- A few photos by email, if you can
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the property is
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
- Keep conservatory gutters clear of leaves
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
Follow the cure time we give you before the joints get wet. From then on, a mild glass cleaner is all it needs.
Act on black or lifting silicone early. Peeling silicone lets water in behind and the leak gets worse.
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass-to-frame joints
Old sealant is removed carefully from the glass and reseal with glazing silicone.
Shower screens
Silicone holds the water in on frameless screens. We renew it without marking the glass.
Nearby places to Kirkwall
What else we do in Kirkwall
What glazing silicone looks like in Kirkwall
Kirkwall is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
For an older house near a landmark such as Paterson Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kirkwall Grammar School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Kirkwall is in the Orkney Islands. For glazing silicone in and around Kirkwall, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover the Orkney Islands. Kirkwall is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work.
We work across KW15 for glazing silicone. Whether your property is on Main Street, Sommerville Square and High Street or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A960 and A961, Kirkwall is simple for us to get to for glazing silicone. We also cover the places around Kirkwall: Blackhill (1 mile west), Greenigoe (3 miles south-west), Balfour (4 miles north-east), Tankerness (4 miles east) and Toab (5 miles south-east). Being one of the Orkney Islands’s larger places, Kirkwall has every kind of property, from flats to offices. Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Around Kirkwall
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Orkney Library and Archive. Nearby you will also find Balfour Hospital (0.5 miles south-west) and Bishop's Palace (under half a mile south-west). For a walk, there’s Gallow Ha' and Loomi Shun.